UNMC, Nebraska Methodist Health
System, Alzheimer’s Chapters to Host One-day, Advanced
Workshop on Care of Alzheimer’s Patients
The University of Nebraska
Medical Center and Nebraska Methodist Health Systems will sponsor
an Alzheimer’s disease workshop in North Platte on
Wednesday, April 22, at the Camino Inn. The one-day, hands-on,
advanced workshop is being held in cooperation with two Nebraska
Chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association.
The workshop is titled,
"Shaping Alzheimer’s Care: Applying Advances in Assessment,
Treatment and Management," and is targeted toward health
professionals who care for people with Alzheimer’s disease or
provide education about this disease.
Prospective attendees include
nurses, nursing home administrators, social workers,
psychologists, licensed mental health practitioners, educators,
pharmacists, physician assistants and dieticians.
UNMC faculty, Jane Potter, M.D.
and William Burke, M.D., both nationally recognized for their
specializing in treating the elderly, will present information on
geriatric assessment, management and treatment and the newest
research and its application in clinical settings. Breakout
sessions will include management of challenging behaviors,
medication use, personal care techniques, and communication skill
training.
Continuing education credits will
be awarded for most health professions. Cost of the conference is
$65, including lunch. Full time students will be charged $25.
For more information, call Betty
Foster, Ph.D. at UNMC, (402) 559-7512.
UNMC is the only public academic
health science center in the state. Through its commitment to
research, education and patient care, UNMC has established itself
as one of the country’s leading centers for cancer research and
treatment and solid organ transplantation. Nearly $25 million in
research grants and contracts are awarded to UNMC scientists
annually. In addition, UNMC’s educational programs are
responsible for training more health professionals practicing in
Nebraska than any other institution.